WI: Mandela Barnes joins Democratic officials in early voting kickoff
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Christine Sinicki (D- Milwaukee), Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and a small group of supporters gathered across the street from the Washington Park Library in Milwaukee on Tuesday afternoon to call on Milwaukeeans to take advantage of early voting hours, which started Tuesday. From March 21 until April 1, Milwaukee residents can cast their ballots ahead of the April 4 election.
Voters will cast ballots in the most expensive state Supreme Court race in U.S. history. Wikler pointed out that Supreme Court justices serve 10-year terms, enough time to make a lasting impact on state law and policy. Statewide ballots will also contain Republican-drafted questions that seek to amend the constitution to allow judges to expand pretrial detention and use high cash bail to keep people who have not been convicted behind bars, as well as an advisory referendum on welfare programs. For over a year, creating more stringent bail laws by amending the state constitution has been a priority for Republican legislators.
Sinicki said during the gathering that this is one of the most important elections “of our lifetime.” She added that she’s seen rights chipped away gradually over her 12 years in office. She cited recent examples including abortion becoming illegal in Wisconsin.
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